Jade Jones, fiancée of NBA star Tyrese Haliburton, has publicly honored her friend Makenzi Kern, who tragically passed away at the age of 26.

Kern's death occurred on June 8 from undisclosed health complications while she was attending Jones' bachelorette party in St.

Barts.

This development offers insight into the personal impact of the loss on Jones and her circle.

Jones shared a heartfelt tribute to Kern on Instagram on June 17, accompanied by a series of photos depicting their friendship over the years.

In her post, Jones expressed that Kern's friendship "changed my life forever."

Describing her late friend, Jones wrote, "Kenzi was the funniest, goofiest person I’ve ever met.

She was always making me belly laugh.

She had such a gift of bringing happiness to every room she was in." Jones, 28, also reflected on their shared experiences, noting that her favorite memories with Kern were the "simple ones."

These cherished moments included spending a summer together, watching the television show *The Office*, singing along to *Hannah Montana*, and enjoying time by the water.

Jones highlighted Kern's ability to "truly find happiness in all the little things in life," a quality she admired about her friend.